LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1257, 25 October 1884, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Holiday.—Wednesday next being the Timaru Show day, it is advertised that the stores and other places of business in Temuka will be closed on that day.

Thb Customs.—The Customs returns for the quarter ended 30th September last show a substantial increase when compared with the corresponding quarter for 1833, 1884, £403,437 ; 1883, £368,876. Auction Salb.—Mr K. F. Gray, in. struoted by the mortgagee, will sell on Monday next, at his sale rooms (unless the claim is previously settled), section No. 353, with 4-roomed house thereon, in the township of Wallingford, now in the occupation of Mr R, W. Hornbrook.

'i KHPKKANCE Mbktijo. The monthly meeting ef the Blue Ribbon Gospel Temperance Mission will take place on Monday evening next, in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka > The speakers of the evening will be Mm Scott, and the Rev. Mr Clark. Mr Thompson, of Pleasant Point, is to occupy the chair. The meeting should be a very interesting one. Cbiciet. —To-day, weather permitting, a match between the Geraldine and Temuka Cricket Clubs come off on the grounds of the former, and it should prove a close one. The following are the teams selected :—Temuka : Messrs Hargreaves (captain), Hayhurst, E. Brown, Heap, Gurr, Ogilvie, Haines, G. Smith, G. Wood, S. D. Barker, and Dr Hayes. Emergencies : Messrs Aspinall, H. Smith J. Yelvin, Roberts, and H. Clinch. Geraldine : Messrs W. Moore (captain), W. H. Lodge, R. H. Pearpoint, Fred. Fish, B. H. Temple, W. H. Hargreaves, G. Slack, T, Hughes, Captain Temple, Francis Fish, and W. G, Polhill. Emergencies : Messrs A. Erskine, G. Ward, and C. J. Foster. The members of the Temuka team are reminded that Mr G, Davey’s express, which is to convey them to Geraldine, is to leave the Bank of New Zealand «t li a,w,

Ball at Scotsbdbn.—An announcement appears in another part of this issue that a ball will be held in the Sootsburn schoolroom on the 30th inst. in aid of ths Band of Hope fund.

Significant.—A telegram from Auckland states that Warder Bell, of the Auckland Gaol, has been promoted to the Chief Wardsrship at Lyttelton. Bell is one of the best carbine shots in the colony.

Monthly Stock Salb,—Messrs J. Mundell and Co. notify that their monthly sale of stock will be held in the Geraldine Yards on Wednesday, sth November next. Entries are now being received for same. Pbihob of Wales’ Biethdat Spobts.— We are sorry to hear that the sports proposed to bare been held under the auspices of the Oddfellows’ Lodge, Geraldine, hare fallen through, and will therefore not be held on that date.

Fatal Accident.— A man named Jas. McGregor has been killed on board the cutter Grace, at Stewart Island, through the windlass striking him on the head. Deceased came from Riverton to which place the cutter traded.

Death op a Pbefoexino Lion.—One of the fire performing lions at Chiarini’s circus died at Napier last Thursday night of inflam* mation of the lungs. The fire had been bought by Chiarini from Cooper for £ISOO. Cooper had bought them at auction at the Sale of Myers* menagerie, for eleven hundred guineas. Chiarini refused to sell the carcase but he has presented it to Baker’s Museum at Waipapa as a memento of his visit to Napier.

Poisoned Wheat. Ratepayer* in the Temuka Road Board District who are troubled with the email bird peet are notified that they can obtain poisoned grain, free of charge, on application to the Clerk of the Temuka Road Board, Mr Geo. Bolton. Lictueb. —This evening Mr W. Davidson, of Timaau, gires a lecture on “ British and American Humor,” in the Temuka Volunteer Hall, and all those who hare an hour or so to spare could not do better than spend it with Mr Davidson. Ho charge for admission is made, Mr Davidson taking the opportunity of saying few words on the benefits of life assurance—he being the Agent of the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Mr Davidson repeats his lecture in Geraldine on Monday evening.

Kbih Competition. Competition is running high at the present time amongst drapers. One after another of the Tfmaru drapers have added tailoring to their establishments. Amongst these is Mr J. D. Slater, of Sydenham House, who advertises in another column, that he is prepared to supply Eaiapoi tweed suits made to order, at £2 17s fid. This certainly appears a very reasonable price and ought to induce many to give him a trial } as the hoase is of a elass that inspires its customers with confidence of being fairly dealt with.

Photoqbapht.— Mr E. Smith of the Photo Hovelty Company, announces that he will be absent from Temuka for one week, owing to haring engagements in the country. He will return in a week’s time, when persons who desire to hare their photographs taken will hare the opportunity of doing so. Wo have frequently visited Mr Smith’s studio, and have seen some of the work he has done, and feel no hesitation in characterising it as excellent. Persons entrusting him with orders may therefore rely on getting their photographs taken in a manner that must satisfy them. Thi Timabv Show.— lt is satisfactory to find that the efforts put forth by the Committee and Secretary of the Timaru A. and P. Association {this year to increase the popularity of their show with exhibitors hare been rewarded, a total of 754 entries haying been made—a large number than on any previoue year, excepting 1881, and exceeding last year by 237. The following are the entries : Merino sheep, 143 ; long-woolled, 163; crossbred sheep, 10; fat wethers, 12; cattle, 63 ; draught horses, 65 ; other horses, 50; pigs, 27 ; poultry, 25 ; dogs, 12 ; implements, 56; dairy produce, 76; agricultural produce, 24; and extra exhibits, 26. Merino and long-woolled sheep show a great increase in number of entries, as also do draught horses, pigs, poultry, and agricultural produce. The entries in other horses and agricultural implements show a falling off, but not to a great extent. The large number of entries, and consequently the enhanced interest taken m the show, must be gratifying to the Society, and proves that in increasing the value of the prizes and decreasing the entrance fees they acted rightly. The shew should prove one of the most successful jet held. Eetbipblas at Pabihaka. —The Government have received a telegram from Dr. O’Carroll at Parihaka, reporting a terrible state of disease among the Hatives at the pah. The doctor reports having seen bo fewer than sixty-four eases of cellular erysipelas. Seven men, one woman and three children were dead. Dr. O’Carroll says he never saw the pah dirtier, human, pig, and dog excrement being up to one’s insteps all around. He adds, that he never saw such sights in his life. Some portions of his report are too shocking to quote. Women are to be seen with their breasts eaten away with disease> which is of a very contagious character, The doctor has instructed Sergeant Fake, of the Armed Constabulary, to take steps to alleviate tke sufferings of the Hatives, and he reports that it will take £lO worth of medicine and comforts to a like amount, to treat the disease. The services of a Hative named Kahakane, from Waikato, are being utilised in attending to the patients. Dr. O’Carroll thinks now that he has explained the matter to Te Whiti he will take the necessary steps to stay the disease. Te Whiti and lohu are

quite well, and express themselves grateful to the Hon. Mr Balance for sending out Dr. O’Carroll to attend to the Natives. They asked the doctor to thank the Native Minister in their name. Mr Ballance, in reply, has eommunicuti d with Dr. O’Carroll, thanking him for his services, and authorising the necessary expenditure.

Gold, —The gold escort on Tuesday morning took down gold to the Talus of £30,000 to Dunedin. Ageicdxtubal Machineet. —A locallymanufactured manure distributor made by P. and D. Duncan, was tried on Thursday on Mr Boag’s farm, Eiccarton, with Tsry satisfactory results. It is considered to be superior to imported machines tried recently.

Teh Canteebubt Unemployed.— The following are gazetted as Commissioners to enquire into the condition of > unemployed workmen in the proTincial district of Canterbury : Messrs J. D. Macpherson, John Whitelaw, Thomas Carmichael, Ebenezcr Pulton Corley, and Wm. Powell.

A Mxobi Law Student.—A Maori lad named Waimu Wipoi has become an articled dork in a solicitors’ office at Auckland, with V a view of graduating as a barrister and solicitor. He i* the only Maori student of law in the colony. Tawhaio is greatly gratified.

. The King Cocntet. —Tawhaio and party . hare signed a petition to the Government 'T praying that the liquor traffic may be prohibited in the King Country. They were present at a largely attended temperance demonstration on Wednesday night in the Theatre Royal, Auckland, Joseph Newman presiding. Tawhaio and other Maoris made speeches. A number of clergy, European and Maori were present.

Thb Tobpeoo Tkial. —An official trial of the torpedo boat intended for Auckland was made at Wellington on Wednesday afternoon. Captain Fairchild was in charge. Several members of Parliament were on board. Ths engines made 630 revolutions per minute, which is computed to be equal to 17| knots per hour, the fan which blows the fire travelling from twelve to fourteen hundred revolutions per minute.

Gbealdinb Town Boabd. — A meeting of the Works Committee of the Board was held on Wednesday evening last, all the members being present, Mr Pearpoint in the chair. The following tenders for Ho. 3 contract for reforming footpaths en Waihi Terrace road and Peel Street were opened B. Trumper, £l2 10s, gravel Is 6d per yard ; J. Beckley, £1110s; and T. Grindle, £9 15s, gravel le 6d per yard. The latter tender was accepted.

Rbtttbw or Tawhaio.—Tawhaio and the other Hatives landed at Auckland at 10 o’clock on Wednesday. They were attired m faultless black, and wore Good Templar regalia. They were driven from the steamer in a carnage and four, preceded by a brass band. All the party looked healthy and hearty. Tawhaio and his party were inyited by Bishop Cowie to a breakfast party on Thursday morning at Bishopscourt, where they met a number of Anglican clergymen.

The Lactinoham. Divers who have examined the Lastingham state that they could see a lot of the case goods with a quantity of railway iron lying on top of them, the iron evidently having rolled over when the ship turned on her side. The forecastle was found to be in a perfectly sound condition. They were unable to examine the after part of the vessel on account of rigging lumbering it so that the diver could not move about. It is expected that the best part of the cargo will be recovered. Obitdabt. —Mr John Macfarlane, a farmer of Rangiora, died on Thursday morning* He was a colonist of 38 years standing, 30 of which he passed in the Rangiora district. He was a member of the County Council and President of the Northern. Agricultural Association for many years.—lntelligence has been receired in Christchurch of the death in Britain of Mr John Inglii, manager of Matheson’s Agency, who a few months ago went to the Old Country for his health. Mr Inglis was for many years Chairman of the Horth Canterbury Board of Education, and took great interest in Educational matters. He was also a highly respectsd member of the Independent Church.

Riligxotts Instruction in Schools,— At the Synod in Christchurch on Wednesday the following resolution, moved by Ven, Archdeacon Harper, was carried :—“ 1. That this Synod is of opinion that so long u thi Education Act does not permit religious instruction within school hours, no efforts made by the Church to fulfil her duty to her children in Government schools can be satisfactory. 2. That the Bishop be requested to prepare a petition to both House* of the Legislature, praying that the Education Act shall be so amended that provision may b* made for the communication of religious instruction bv minister* of religion, or persons duly authorised by them, to the children belonging to their respective communion during school hours ; and that the Bishop be requested to take such steps as may seem advisable to obtain signatures to.the petition generally throughout the diocese." The mover pointed out the difficulties attending the giving of religious instruction in the State school?, and remarked that, while the effort* of minister* reached a few, the majority of the children attending the school* were net influenced. If something of thi* kind were done it would perhaps lead to that boon which was desired of having advantage of the school organisation and imparting religious instruction to the children when all were gathered together from, say, nine to half-past nine o’clock in the morning.

A Lovely Ohaplbt. A late fashion report u»y*: “ Nothing can be prettier than a chaplet of hop vines in blossom.” A recent medical review saye: “Nothing can be a better renovator of the health then Hop Bitters. They aid in all the operation! of nature; toning up the stomach, assisting the food to becoms properly assimilated, and promote healthy action in all' the organs* The die-ate* of fashion, as well aa the law* of health, alike favor a right application of hope.” Read Advt.

A convertible sociable tricycle is advertised for sale. Testimonials in reference to Hop Bitter* will be found in our first page. Mr J. M, Barker, of Woodbury, invites tenders for farming and shingling a drive, of about 25 chains. Mr D. Findlay, Kakahu, advertiser for tenders for ploughing about 100 awe* grass land for turnips.